General Counsel

As the General Counsel at ether.fi, you will provide expert legal advice on the blockchain and payments industry regulations, ensuring compliance across multiple jurisdictions. You will draft and negotiate commercial contracts, manage corporate governance tasks, and collaborate with cross-functional teams on legal risks. Additionally, you will oversee employment law matters and enhance legal operations to improve efficiencies.

Ideal candidates for the General Counsel role at ether.fi should have extensive experience in commercial law, particularly in decentralized technologies and the payments industry. A strong understanding of legal regulations surrounding blockchain and smart contracts is essential, alongside excellent communication skills to explain complex legal matters to non-legal stakeholders.

The General Counsel at ether.fi plays a crucial role in business development by drafting and finalizing commercial agreements that support our clients and strategic partnerships. By providing timely legal advice and ensuring compliance, you will help the Go To Market team navigate legal requests efficiently.

General Counsel at ether.fi can look forward to a competitive salary alongside performance-based incentives and token allocations. Additionally, ether.fi values its team members with health benefits, opportunities for professional growth, and a collaborative culture that embraces innovative technologies in the blockchain space.

At ether.fi, the work culture is inclusive and highly collaborative. You will have the opportunity to engage with a global team, tackling cutting-edge technologies in the blockchain and cryptocurrency arena. Emphasis on professional development and exciting team-building events creates an enriching environment for the General Counsel position.

In approaching compliance in dynamic fields like blockchain and payments, I focus on staying updated with emerging regulations and applying a proactive strategy to adapt quickly. Engaging in continuous learning and collaborating with cross-functional teams allows me to align company practices with legal standards effectively.

In my previous role, I handled negotiations for a significant licensing agreement with a tech vendor. My strategy involved thorough research on all legal implications, maintaining clear communication with stakeholders, and leveraging creative solutions to satisfy all parties while mitigating risks.

Assessing legal risks demands a comprehensive understanding of potential operational impacts. I utilize a blend of legal expertise and business acumen to identify risks early, engage relevant teams for insights, and develop mitigation strategies that align with the company's objectives.

When dealing with contractual disputes, I emphasize alternative dispute resolution methods first. By advocating for open dialogue and aiming for mediation, I often find solutions that preserve relationships and lead to quicker, more amicable outcomes.

To ensure compliance, I develop a checklist based on relevant regulations for each type of legal document. Regularly consulting with external legal counsel for complex matters also helps maintain adherence to the latest standards across various jurisdictions.

The most significant legal challenge for decentralized technologies is navigating the evolving regulatory landscape. Balancing innovation with compliance requires agility and insight into potential shifts in regulations that could impact operations and relationships.

My experience encompasses guiding organizations through various blockchain-related legal challenges, including token compliance, intellectual property considerations, and consumer protection laws. Staying involved in community discussions also enriches my understanding of ongoing challenges in the space.

Prioritizing legal projects often involves assessing the urgency and impact of each task. I utilize project management tools to set timelines and keep communication channels open with relevant teams to ensure that we meet both internal and external deadlines effectively.

Collaboration is central to my legal strategy. Engaging with stakeholders across departments fosters clear communication and ensures that legal considerations are woven into all projects, making the overall approach more seamless and compliant.

Educating non-legal stakeholders requires breaking down legal concepts into relatable terms. I employ analogies and provide context for how legal issues impact their work, ensuring that they have a solid understanding without overwhelming them with jargon.